I have had some of this coffee when visiting New Orleans, and like the initial flavor, but it quickly when south. I have the feeling that with the proper beans, and roasting/processing, it could be good coffee. Has anyone had a really good Chicory coffee, or does that not even exist?
Chicory Coffee
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I like what I know as 'French Blend', a mixture of coffee and (I think) dried, ground chicory root. However, I only buy it infrequently as the only source I've found is the local supermarket's own brand and I normally purchase Fair Trade coffee.
Is this this the kind of brew you mean?
Wulf
Is this this the kind of brew you mean?
Wulf
Chicory coffee, or French Blend is a style of coffee that is popular in Louisiana cafes particularly in New Orleans.
It is one of those coffee cultural icons from the French influence on New Orleans, and something everyone should try if they find themselves traveling through New Orleans. It isn't too popular outside of the state of Lousiana though, and although I have in the past seen coffee with chicory on store shelves I have yet to purchase or try it myself.
It is one of those coffee cultural icons from the French influence on New Orleans, and something everyone should try if they find themselves traveling through New Orleans. It isn't too popular outside of the state of Lousiana though, and although I have in the past seen coffee with chicory on store shelves I have yet to purchase or try it myself.
That's why you don't find it in gourmet coffee places - it's adulterated coffee, so I guess that's why they don't sell it. I still like it though - if some people like to alter coffee by adding milk, I don't feel too bad about altering it by adding chicorytopher said:
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pinellasperk
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I've been living in the South for most of my life...except when in New Orleans, I've never heard or seen anyone drinking coffee with chicory in it. It's not very good, IMO.
I am from Australia and am sure I have never heard of the stuff. It doesn't sound too good though.CoffeeLover
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Chickory Coffee
Im drinking some of this coffee right now, not bad at all could be the make and model of the coffee but it has a nice taste to it. << its the good stuff
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Im drinking some of this coffee right now, not bad at all could be the make and model of the coffee but it has a nice taste to it. << its the good stuff
>>Links to all you ever wanted to know about chicory:
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i'm from louisiana, and i've been drinking coffee and chicory all my life. it seems to give the coffee a reddish tint if you make it really strong, and it's pretty hard to make it anything but strong. this stuff definitely will put hair on your chest, but i guess if you drink enough of it, you learn to love it.
if you're ever in new orleans, you MUST stop by the Cafe Du Monde on decatur street for a cup (preferably after midnight). until then, see if you can find a place that sells Community coffee. this is real new orleans coffee and chicory. there's also CDM, which i've never had, and therefore can't vouch for.
make it really strong, and don't be afraid to put some cream in it. i find that cream actually brings out a sweetness in the coffee that i've never tasted in any other coffee. it's delicious.
if you're ever in new orleans, you MUST stop by the Cafe Du Monde on decatur street for a cup (preferably after midnight). until then, see if you can find a place that sells Community coffee. this is real new orleans coffee and chicory. there's also CDM, which i've never had, and therefore can't vouch for.
make it really strong, and don't be afraid to put some cream in it. i find that cream actually brings out a sweetness in the coffee that i've never tasted in any other coffee. it's delicious.
